A communication that reflects a topological research approach Nyrnes (2006) suggests talking about art research in spatial or topological terms, where “creativity is a matter of being aware of the topoi in order to choose new paths”. Subsequently, three topoi of artistic research are presented. First, there’s the ‘own language’ topos, where the storytelling and... Continue Reading →
[ENG] Recitations and Reconsiderations [3/15] “Words are important because they are not the most important”
„Words are important because they are not the most important“ In the debate on artistic research, the points of view on the what, why and how tend to be highly divergent. Although this divergence can be considered as a sign of the discipline’s youth as well as its methodological potential – to some it is... Continue Reading →
[ENG] Recitations and Reconsiderations – Aspects of a performer’s research into late medieval plainchant [1/15]
In plainchant – that reverend and revered godparent of the Western musical tradition – words from the Bible and other religious writings are endlessly cited and recited. Simply reading a liturgical text out loud to a large audience is a difficult task when done with due respect and without microphone. The best option is to... Continue Reading →